Chancellor, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Chancellor is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 365. Residents earn $64,750 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 1,659/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $25,101 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $407,565 Zillow
$650 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $650/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,750
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $650
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Chancellor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population365
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density1,659/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$25,101
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$8,823M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$650
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$407,565

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Libraries5

Is Chancellor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chancellor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Chancellor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chancellor is $64,750, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chancellor is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Chancellor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Chancellor has a population of 365 with a density of 1,659 people per square mile. The median age is 28.6 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

365
Total Population
1,659
People / sq mi
28.6yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chancellor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chancellor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chancellor is $64,750, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Chancellor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,750
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,101
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$124,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$8,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare230
Retail180
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Chancellor is $137,500, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $407,565.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,500
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$407,565

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Rate6.16%
In Chancellor, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chancellor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities230

Crime Rates: Chancellor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Chancellor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,360 ft (415 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,659/sq mi
Coordinates43.3718°N, 96.9873°W
County FIPS46083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,659/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants100
Retail Stores180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home3.7%

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